Origin

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Origin is a word meaning "beginning". In this sense, it may refer to:

Origin (start), the beginning, starting-point, cause, or ultimate source, from which a thing is derived
Origin belief, the account, often in narrative form, that describes how existence, the universe, life, and humanity came to be
Origin (mathematics), the point where the coordinate axis of the system intersect
Origin of life, scientific theories and speculation on the beginning of life
Origin of replication, is the location at which DNA replication is initiated
Human origin, scientific understanding of the origin of humanity
Origin of the universe, also known as the "Big Bang"
The Origin of Species, Charles Darwin's 1859 book
Origin story, in comic books, describing how a character gained their special abilities and/or how they became a superhero or supervillain

The term is also used in the names of various organisations, events, and creative works, including:

Games

Origin Systems, a computer game developer
Origins International Game Expo, a gaming convention.
Origins Award, presented by the Academy of Adventure Gaming Arts and Design
Origin, King of the Summon Spirits in Tales of Phantasia and its prequel, Tales of Symphonia.

Atos Origin, the company formed with the merger of BSO and Philips C&P (Communications & Processing) division
Origin Energy, an Australian gas and electricity company
Origins (cosmetics), a plant-based skin care and fragrance company of Estée Lauder
Origins Institute, a department at McMaster University

Origin (Marvel Comics), a comic book mini-series published by Marvel Comics in 2002
Secret Origins, a comic book series published by DC Comics that told the origins of different characters
Manifold: Origin, a science fiction book by Stephen Baxter
Origins (Judge Dredd story), a major Judge Dredd storyline running from 2006 through 2007
Origin (demo CD), a demo CD by Evanescence
Origin (metal band), a death metal band from Kansas, United States
Origin (jazz band), an acoustic jazz sextet lead by Chick Corea
Origin (Borknagar album), an album by progressive/folk metal band Borknagar
Origin (Stargate), the religion of the Ori
"Origin" (Stargate SG-1), a season 9 episode of Stargate SG-1
"Origin" (Angel episode), a season 5 episode of Angel
Origin: Spirits of the Past, an anime movie also known as Gin-iro no Kami no Agito

In Australian sports, Origin can refer to any of several State of Origin games:
- Rugby League State of Origin
- City vs Country Origin
Mate of Origin, a rugby based competition played in New Zealand

Origin (software), a scientific software developed by Originlab Corp.
Dalsa Origin, a digital movie camera
Origins (documentary), a NOVA mini-series about the origin of life and the universe